Admission requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline (such as education, social work, psychology or human services)

Written essay addressing your career interests

Three letters of recommendation

Transcripts from previous academic work

Endorsement requires a valid Va. teaching license

The Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages prepares professionals to work with K-12 students whose native language is something other than English. The certificate provides the knowledge and strategies needed to support the learning of ESL students and fosters a tolerance and appreciation for linguistic and cultural diversity.

The course sequence meets the Virginia Department of Education requirements for endorsement in ESL. Please note, however, that endorsement requires that individuals have an active teaching license in Virginia.

Curriculum information

The Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages requires a minimum of 12 total graduate credit hours:

Please keep in mind, however, that the exact course requirements may vary depending on when you matriculated into the program, so please consult your adviser or the program coordinator with any additional questions.